Town Center Master Plan

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Master Plan Adopted
The Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt the Town Center Master Plan during their Jan. 27 meeting. View the adopted Plan here. For more information on the Plan's adoption and next steps on implementation, see the latest News Feed post.

Since the most recent master plan for Rockville Town Center was adopted in 2001, Town Center has evolved to be a premier destination and job center within the city. However, Town Center’s retail continues to struggle and compete regionally. An updated master plan will help guide Town Center’s success in the coming decades.

The overarching goal of the master plan update is to strengthen Town Center by creating a cohesive vision for the planning area that meets the city’s goals and provides a clear path for implementation. A new master plan is also an opportunity to bring Town Center into further alignment with city-wide goals regarding climate action, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and racial equity and social justice.

What is a master plan?

A master plan is a long-range document that establishes a vision for future growth and development. They provide the city and its residents and businesses the chance to clarify and refine the Comprehensive Plan's visions and goals for specific areas of the city. Master plans typically make recommendations for zoning, streetscapes, public infrastructure, and other aspects of land use.

Thank you to Manisha Tewari for her contributions to this webpage.

Master Plan Adopted
The Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt the Town Center Master Plan during their Jan. 27 meeting. View the adopted Plan here. For more information on the Plan's adoption and next steps on implementation, see the latest News Feed post.

Since the most recent master plan for Rockville Town Center was adopted in 2001, Town Center has evolved to be a premier destination and job center within the city. However, Town Center’s retail continues to struggle and compete regionally. An updated master plan will help guide Town Center’s success in the coming decades.

The overarching goal of the master plan update is to strengthen Town Center by creating a cohesive vision for the planning area that meets the city’s goals and provides a clear path for implementation. A new master plan is also an opportunity to bring Town Center into further alignment with city-wide goals regarding climate action, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and racial equity and social justice.

What is a master plan?

A master plan is a long-range document that establishes a vision for future growth and development. They provide the city and its residents and businesses the chance to clarify and refine the Comprehensive Plan's visions and goals for specific areas of the city. Master plans typically make recommendations for zoning, streetscapes, public infrastructure, and other aspects of land use.

Thank you to Manisha Tewari for her contributions to this webpage.

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  • Share Would it be possible to have a series of walking tours this fall, in addition to holdings in a conference room? I find it’s much easier to explain a comment or concept when actually standing in or near the place in question. Many ideas about the Master Plan update pop into my head as I’m actually walking around the town center - it might be easier for some citizens to describe their suggestion this way, instead of on a 2D digital map. Thank you! on Facebook Share Would it be possible to have a series of walking tours this fall, in addition to holdings in a conference room? I find it’s much easier to explain a comment or concept when actually standing in or near the place in question. Many ideas about the Master Plan update pop into my head as I’m actually walking around the town center - it might be easier for some citizens to describe their suggestion this way, instead of on a 2D digital map. Thank you! on Twitter Share Would it be possible to have a series of walking tours this fall, in addition to holdings in a conference room? I find it’s much easier to explain a comment or concept when actually standing in or near the place in question. Many ideas about the Master Plan update pop into my head as I’m actually walking around the town center - it might be easier for some citizens to describe their suggestion this way, instead of on a 2D digital map. Thank you! on Linkedin Email Would it be possible to have a series of walking tours this fall, in addition to holdings in a conference room? I find it’s much easier to explain a comment or concept when actually standing in or near the place in question. Many ideas about the Master Plan update pop into my head as I’m actually walking around the town center - it might be easier for some citizens to describe their suggestion this way, instead of on a 2D digital map. Thank you! link

    Would it be possible to have a series of walking tours this fall, in addition to holdings in a conference room? I find it’s much easier to explain a comment or concept when actually standing in or near the place in question. Many ideas about the Master Plan update pop into my head as I’m actually walking around the town center - it might be easier for some citizens to describe their suggestion this way, instead of on a 2D digital map. Thank you!

    jennyag asked over 1 year ago

    Thanks for that idea! We will take this feedback into consideration for public meetings in the future.

Page last updated: 26 Mar 2025, 07:01 AM